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After the dealer quoted $300+ in labor to replace my intake boot, I decided to do it myself and take pictures along the way. I saw that there wasn't much out here on the process, so I figured I would add to the pool of knowledge.

According to the dealer, this boot is becoming a 100% fail item. Most 05s and 06s have come in for a repair already. They stock the part, and dont even need to look it up, its so common. After seeing how poorly it was made, I am not sure how this didnt become a recall. Paper thin natural rubber.